anyone with a persian cat !

[Gillian Harvey]

Gillian, isn't a rodent ulcer malignant? Or am I confusing it with something else?

No, rodent ulcer's arent malignant - this is a quote from FAB's info sheet on mouth probs -

'In most cases the problem is a cosmetic one rather than presenting any real disability for the cat, but sometimes very deep ulcers may cause pain and reluctance or inability to eat, and the animal may be unable to groom itself.'

Heres the link to the full info sheet http://fabcats.org/mouthproblems.html

[Susanne (urbantigers)]

I thought a rodent ulcer was an allergy thing?  Maybe I'm thinking of something else.

I wouldn't have thought it would be the Advantage tbh.  If they lick it it should just make them salivate a bit - I wouldn't expect it to cause red, swollen lips but I suppose it's possible.

[Hippykitty]

Gillian, isn't a rodent ulcer malignant? Or am I confusing it with something else?

[Gillian Harvey]

Oh, that sounds like a distinct possibility if you put it on a bit low, you might want to mention it to your vet though to see if he thinks it could cause that sort of reaction.

[COSMIC CREEPERS]

oooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i,v just had a though       about 4 days ago i put mangos fleas treatment on ( advantage spot on ) and i said to my hubby that i had put it a little low and she was licking at it , could this be the cause ??????????????????   i,v just read the box and it ses not to allow cats to groom each other when applied and it also said that to avoid contact with eyes and mouth !!!!!!
is it this
if it is its all my fault 

[COSMIC CREEPERS]

i dont think he was sure but i dont think she has not been well eating cause of this ,i only noticed it yestoday
 
she has a pot dish that goes down at one side for her flat face

aybe its her new food she was on jwb but now shes on rc persian 30 and a/d  what do u think

[Millys Mum]

You could try de-fleaing her again, overgrooming/nibbling can cause a rodent ulcer.

I was reading that dogs who nibble can actually wear down the enamel on their teeth, ouch!

[Rosella moggy]

I think I've read somewhere that, if it's feline acne, best not to use plastic feeding bowls, better crock or metal.  I think perhaps that's probably a good idea for any infection as I imagine it is easier to properly clean metal and crock rather than plastic

[Gillian Harvey]

Did the vet give you any idea of what it might be?

A couple of things crossed my mind, one is feline acne, but that usually causes little black cruddy itchy bits (looks bit like flea dirt), although it can cause swelling/redness too. The other is eosinophilic granuloma - good name huh? otherwise known as rodent ulcer -  causes are not really known, but suggestions include infection, food allergy and even irritation from their rough tongues (can't see that meself - I mean all cats have rough tongues and don't get EG!)

Its affecting her appetite then? - so must be sore, poor little soul -  hope the anti-inflammatory and antibiotics work soon.

[saffron]

Only 3 persians 





 I'm afraid so, just dont have the time or space for anymore but maybe one day when I buy the castle 

[COSMIC CREEPERS]

well been to the vet and he said that her lips areswollenand red so he did a water test ( had to put a seringe in  ) just to makesure theres no prob with her kidneys , but that is all fine

he has given her a antibitic inj and anti inflammatary for the swelling 

ifshe doesnt start etting a good appitite then we have to do blodd tests in 2 wk to see if there is anything wrong

it never rains but pours    poor baby

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

Only 3 persians 

[saffron]

Can I help here, have only 3 persians

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

You could IM or email her .............do hope Mango is OK

[COSMIC CREEPERS]

do i have to wait for her to post  im not sure how it works

[Kittybabe (Ruth)]

I would contact Gillian(Ambercat) as she has 10 persians. Possible she can give advice, but you're doing the right thing in getting your babe to the vet first thing anyway.

[COSMIC CREEPERS]

I need a little help , i noticed that today mango my persians bottom lip was a little red a bit bald and when i looked inside at the top lip were it splits thats a bit red too , i am taking her to the vets 1st thing in the morn
anyone got any ideas what it could be